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Metadata
Object ID |
2008.010.167 |
Title |
1930 Jefferson County Constable Badge |
Accession number |
2008.010 |
Object Name |
Badge, Law Enforcement |
Date |
1930 |
Description |
Tin and copper badge worn by Jefferson County Constables in the Golden Precinct. First issued to George Jennings in 1930 by Sheriff James Biggins, Jr. and passed down every two years to other citizens of Golden until 1964 when Constables were eliminated statutorily as a law enforcement function in Colorado. The words "Constable Jefferson County" surround the state seal of Colorado on the face of the badge. |
Provenance |
In 1930 there were 10 Constables in Jefferson County, serving ten Justice of the Peace courts. |
Credit line |
Golden History Museums, City of Golden, Dennis L. Potter Collection |
Condition |
Good |
People |
Biggins, James H. Jr. |
Search Terms |
1878 Jefferson County Courthouse 1954 Jefferson County Courthouse 1963 Jefferson County Hall of Justice Golden Police Department Jefferson County Sheriffs |